The Great Lakes Waterfront Trail is the beginning of many wonderful regional loops created by our community partners. While cycling is the chief trail use, there are some wonderful hiking experiences as well. Some of our favourites are listed below.

Lake Ontario

Hamilton – HamBur Loop – The Great Lakes Waterfront Trail in Hamilton and Burlington now includes the HamBur Loop, a 50 kilometre route offering recreational cyclists a great touring option for taking in some of the area’s most stunning waterfronts and scenic lookouts. Using mainly pathways, rail corridors and gravel trails, the route is perfect for bikes with wider touring or hybrid tires. Cycle-friendly restaurants and hotels are conveniently located right on the route, making it easy for the not-so-serious cyclist to explore the route over a few days at a more leisurely pace. See pages the maps below.

Hikers will love the Durham Region Trails Guide filled with great walks in the Durham area including the Trans Canada Trail and Great Lakes Waterfront Trail. Check out the interactive map here. http://image.durham.ca/TrailsMap/default.html

Explore the beautiful trails and parks by biking, walking, hiking, jogging, and cross-country skiing throughout Elgin County. The comprehensive map shows over 5 cycling loops that include the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail along Lake Erie. For more information and to order your map, visit: http://www.elgintourist.com/cycling.

St. Thomas and Four Ports Tour

This four-day journey, takes you along quiet rural roads and the Waterfront Trail, down Lake Erie’s northern shoreline and through four heritage fishing ports and expanses of farmland. For more information visit: http://www.elgintourist.com/cycling.
Total Distance: 184 km. See the map.

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